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**__Interview with child counselor / psychiatrist: Mr. Gordon__**
1) What do you define as neglect, in the context of child neglect?

2) Is it a proven fact that children who are neglected exhibit similar problems to those who are abused, such as having difficulty forming relationships or excelling in school?

3) Do children who grow up in a poor or homeless environment suffer from neglect more often then children coming from middle or upper class environment, and does the professional standing or education of the parents have any bearing on the level of neglect?

4) What are the common signs of neglect, how could you identify them at an early stage, and will treatment have a greater impact?

5) What are the most serious consequences of children suffering with neglect if they don’t get treated at an early stage?

6) Have you ever encountered a case of extreme neglect, where not with standing that the child grew up to be a productive adult? If so what lead or caused there success?

7) Based on what you’ve told me, do you think it would be appropriate if teachers and school administrators were trained to identify the signs of neglect, and tough how to deal with it initially?

8) What do you think that you as a professional can do that would have the greatest impact on children suffering from neglect?


 * __Annotated Bibliography__**

Carlson, Vicki. "Child Maltreatment." __Cambridge__ __University__ __Press__ vol. 130/6/1989 816.15/10/2006 . This article suggests that child neglect has the same consequences on children then that of abuse. The social standings and wealth of the family does not affect the neglect towards the children. The most serious affects of child neglect are suicide, and substance abuse. (Questions 2, 3 and 5)

Hildyard, KD. "Child neglect: Developmental Issues and Outcomes.” __PubMed__ 26/6/2002. 17/10/2006 . This article suggests the focus is on specific and unique effects of various forms of child neglect, particular attention is paid to studies that allow comparisons of neglect and abuse that clarify their similarities and differences. It offers further support for the long-standing conclusion that neglect poses a significant challenge to children's development and well-being (Question 5 and 2)

Howard Dubowitz, Maureen Black, Raymond H Starr, Susan Zuravin. "A Conceptual Definition of Child Neglect." __SAGE Publications__ vol. 20, No. 11/5/2004 1. 15/10/october . This article suggests that neglect is the most common form of child maltreatment. The definition focuses on the basic needs of children that are not met, rather than on the intentions or behavior of parents. (Question 1)

Sheree, L. "A Developmental Psychopathology Perspective on Child Abuse and Neglect." __American__ __Academy__ __of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry__ No.1/5/1995 1. 15/10/2006<[|http://www.jaacap.com/pt/re/jaacap/abstract.00004583-199505000-00008.htm;jsessionid=FyKJ2vtJB2GQnVD91z2lvqCMGJ4YkXqJ86vTjLplJP4Tpxbywjww!-910938601!-949856144!8091!-1]>. This article suggests that main signs of neglect are depression, children who are alone and have no social skills, and school marks begin to significantly drop. Children who are treated at an early age have a greater success rate of recuperating and leading a normal life. (Question 4)

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